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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 538.97 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 538.97 and 251.20 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 538.97 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/538.97 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 538.97 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 135,386.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,386.57/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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